Allen Bradley 1783-BMS20CGN Stratix 5700 Managed Ethernet Switch

Product Overview

The Allen Bradley 1783-BMS20CGN serves as a high-density, high-performance managed Ethernet switch within the Stratix 5700™ family. This 20-port flagship model integrates advanced Cisco® technology with Rockwell Automation® industrial features to manage complex manufacturing networks. It facilitates seamless communication between factory-floor devices and enterprise systems while providing critical network resiliency. We supply this unit as 100% brand new and original, ensuring your infrastructure utilizes genuine, factory-certified hardware for mission-critical data routing.

Technical Specifications

The 1783-BMS20CGN combines extensive port density with advanced Layer 2 switching capabilities:

Engineering Advantages

• Integrated Network Address Translation (NAT): The 1783-BMS20CGN features hardware-line-rate NAT. This allows engineers to utilize identical IP addresses for machines on different skids while presenting unique IP addresses to the plant-wide network, significantly reducing configuration complexity.

• Device Level Ring (DLR) Resiliency: This switch supports DLR topology, enabling the network to recover from a single point of failure in milliseconds. It ensures continuous operation for high-availability control systems by providing a redundant, self-healing path.

• Precision Time Protocol (CIP Sync): The inclusion of CIP Sync (IEEE 1588) allows for high-precision clock synchronization across the network. This technology proves essential for time-critical motion control and sequence-of-events recording.

• High-Density Hybrid Connectivity: Eighteen copper ports and two fiber SFP slots provide the flexibility to bridge short-distance cabinet connections with long-distance fiber backbones. The two combo ports offer additional versatility for either copper or fiber uplinks.

• Simplified Industrial Integration: The switch supports CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) mode, allowing PLC programmers to monitor switch diagnostics directly within Studio 5000 Logix Designer®. This removes the need for separate IT tools to verify network health.

FAQs

• Does the 1783-BMS20CGN require a separate power supply?

  Yes. The switch operates on a 12-24V DC supply. Ensure your industrial power supply provides at least 30 Watts of dedicated power to maintain stable network switching during peak traffic loads.

• Is this switch a brand new Allen Bradley original?

  Absolutely. We guarantee that every 1783-BMS20CGN we ship is 100% brand new in its original factory packaging. Each unit satisfies all E-E-A-T procurement and technical standards for industrial networking.

• Which SFP modules should I use for long-distance fiber links?

  For long-range single-mode fiber, utilize the 1783-SFP100LX or 1783-SFP1GLX modules. For standard multi-mode connections within a facility, the 1783-SFP100FX or 1783-SFP1GSX modules provide optimal performance.

• How does NAT benefit my machine commissioning?

  NAT allows you to ship machines with standardized internal IP settings. You only need to configure the NAT table in the 1783-BMS20CGN to map those internal addresses to the customer's specific network range, eliminating the need to rewrite PLC or HMI code at the site.